finessed

Meanings

• Verb

  To perform or execute (something) skillfully and subtly, especially in a way that is intended to manipulate or deceive.

  - "He finessed the interview by answering all the difficult questions with ease."
  - "She finessed her way into the exclusive club by pretending to be someone she wasn't."

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Synonyms

zhoosh

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with finessed
ensconced , decreed , proceed , proceeded , receded , succeeded

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Variants

List of all variants of finessed that leads to same result
finesse , finessed , finesses , finessing

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Etymology

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Originally from the Italian word 'fingere,' meaning 'to shape or mold.' The term was adopted into English in the late 1800s.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'finesse' is often used in golf to describe a skillful and precise shot.

2. In French cuisine, 'fines herbes' refers to a mixture of fresh herbs used for seasoning.

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Related Concepts

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1. Manipulation: The act of controlling or influencing someone or something in a subtle or deceitful way.

2. Subterfuge: The use of deceit, disguise, or trickery to achieve a desired end.

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Culture

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In literature, 'finessed' is often used to describe characters who use manipulation or deceit to achieve their goals. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby,' Jay Gatsby is described as having 'finesse' in his social interactions.

How to Memorize "finessed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'finesse' as a smooth, elegant dance move or a delicate sculpture being crafted.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'finesse' with the idea of a magician performing a complex trick or illusion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Italian origin of the word and visualizing the 'fi' in 'finesse' as a sculptor's chisel shaping a piece of art.

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